Tired of back pain? This 3-move low-impact routine builds strong abs without hurting your spine

As a personal trainer, I often get asked how to build strong abs without causing lower back pain. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but there’s a bank of exercises I turn to time and time again — and they rarely fail.

These three exercises will help you engage your core and strengthen your abdominals without putting undue pressure on your spine. You can perform each one using your body weight, or add a load if you want to challenge yourself.